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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.01, 441.62 and 300.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.01, 441.62 and 300.43 is: 414.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.01 : 441.62 = 300.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.01/441.62 = 300.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.01x = 441.62 × 300.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.01x = 132,675.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,675.90/320.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.60

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